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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.40, 882.74 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.40, 882.74 and 198.40 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.40 : 882.74 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.40/882.74 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.40x = 882.74 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.40x = 175,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,135.62/588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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